'Bitch x Rich' Season 2 Confirmed for July 2025 Global Premiere

The hit Korean teen thriller returns with intensified power struggles and new characters set to shake up Cheongdam International High School

"Bitch x Rich" Season 2 has been officially confirmed for a July 2025 global premiere, bringing back the psychological warfare and class conflicts that made the first season a worldwide hit. The Korean teen thriller will be available internationally on Viki and other major streaming platforms.

Season 2 picks up after the downfall of villain Oh Shi Eun, leaving Cheongdam International High School's hierarchy completely fractured. Kim Hye In is now a witness to two murders and the first underprivileged member of Diamond 6, while Baek Je Na struggles as queen with her world endangered by the crumbling power structure, strained friendships, and murder suspicions.

The season focuses on Hye In and Je Na's growth as they face intense struggles and realize what truly needs protection. New characters will shake things up, leading to fiercer battles within Diamond 6.

Cast

Returning cast members:

- Lee Eun Saem as Kim Hye In

- Kim Ye Rim (Yeri) of Red Velvet as Baek Je Na  

- Lee Jong Hyuk as Seo Do Eon

- Park Si Woo as Min Yool Hee

- Jang Deok Su as Park Woo Jin

- Jang Sung Yoon as Kim Hae In

New cast members:

- Kim Min Kyu as Cha Jin Wook, a charismatic transfer student and third-generation chaebol whose mysterious arrival threatens existing dynamics

- Won Kyu Bin as Lee Sa Rang, a hopeless romantic willing to risk everything to protect Hye In

Lim Dae Woong returns as director, known for "Night Has Come" and "Search." "If Season 1 was about the growth and self-discovery of youth, Season 2 focuses on the growing pains that come with facing reality," he explained.

Release Information

- Premiere: First week of July 2025

- Episodes: 10 episodes, approximately 35 minutes each

- Streaming: Available globally on Viki, with additional platforms expected

- Schedule: Based on Season 1 pattern, likely airing twice weekly

Season 1 achieved 2nd position in Netflix's weekly TV drama category and was broadcast in 19 countries including Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the US, Canada, Spain, and the UK. It also secured TOP 10 rankings on ABEMA TV, Viu, and iQIYI.

The series stands out in the Korean school drama genre by presenting morally complex characters and exploring class divides through intense psychological warfare rather than traditional bullying narratives.

"Bitch x Rich" Season 2 premieres globally in July 2025 on Viki and other international streaming platforms.